Spinner Hood for the Nanoscale Fabrication Center 2026-UWMSN-01181-RFB

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is soliciting bids for a Spinner Hood for the Nanoscale Fabrication Center through a formal Request for Bid (RFB) process, designated by the event number 2026-UWMSN-01181-RFB. This procurement opportunity is specifically for specialized equipment to support nanoscale research and fabrication activities. All bid responses must be submitted electronically through the SciQuest bidding platform at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UWisconsin, which serves as the official submission portal. The bid was posted on December 11, 2025, with a firm submission deadline of December 19, 2025. Potential bidders with technical questions are instructed to contact Eric Thompson directly via email at ejthompson2@wisc.edu. The procurement appears to be a straightforward equipment acquisition for the university's nanoscale research infrastructure, requiring vendors to provide a specific type of scientific equipment known as a Spinner Hood.

While no specific set-aside designations or vendor restrictions are explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation, the procurement is a standard state university equipment purchase. The bidding process seems open to qualified scientific equipment manufacturers and suppliers who can meet the technical specifications for the Nanoscale Fabrication Center. No incumbent vendor information, budget range, or precise award value was disclosed in the original solicitation. Interested vendors will need to review the full bid details on the SciQuest platform to understand the complete technical requirements, submission guidelines, and potential contract value for the Spinner Hood equipment. The procurement is being conducted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a state public higher education institution, suggesting standard state procurement protocols will be followed in evaluating and selecting the equipment vendor.